The Impact of Economic Policy Uncertainty on Government Bond Pricing

This study examines the impact of economic policy uncertainty (EPU), encompassing fiscal policy uncertainty, monetary policy uncertainty, trade policy uncertainty, and inflation uncertainty, on government bond prices and bond market behaviour. Through empirical analysis, the study identifies sign...

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Main Author: Nanayakkara Vidhana Arachchige, Nimna
Other Authors: Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics, Jyväskylän yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu, Jyväskylän yliopisto, University of Jyväskylä
Format: Master's thesis
Language:eng
Published: 2024
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Online Access: https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/96731
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